| Show Sports Sport's Comment Dy By PETE The extended Major League dates anyhow when the season gin play earlier than in former years and there is overwhelmIng overwhelm overwhelm- Ing evidence the season should begin later not earlier IF CLUBS must continue continue playing the plus game schedule it would be better beUer to schedule a few rew more double headers The opening date t I could be delayed a bit more by cancelling early open dates Clubs dont don't need these open I dates anyhow when th is brand new I For one thing they aU all carry 1 extra pitchers until the cutoff cutoff date and the pitching staffs staffs' dont don't get overworked In the I early days or of the season ForI I Ii i another there are always min s i outs and cold days which force postponements and this ere cre ates unscheduled open days days' for lor clubs in the first days o ol the season IT WOULD seem opening day in the Majors should be ber put back to about April 25 or maybe the for the lead lead- ort off openers This would gives give the teams an extra ten days to stay in warmer e a s. s s Players could report a bit laJ la laJter ter for spring training it if necessary essary because of budget con |
